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Durham Filmmaker Dean Midas Seeks Local Stories and Haunted Venues for New Projects
Award-winning filmmaker Dean Midas from Durham needs your help. Mr Midas is primarily known for his short horror films, but he is now launching a ‘human stories’ documentary YouTube series called ‘A Day in My Life’ and he is also looking for haunted venues for his paranormal show ‘Spirit...
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North East student accommodation operator fined over serious fire safety breaches
Elvet Residences Limited (formerly Three Tuns Developments Limited) was repeatedly warned by County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service over the safety of five blocks of student housing on New Elvet Durham
Lumiere 2025: Everything You Need to Know About Getting to the UK’s Leading Light Festival
Visitors planning to attend the UK’s leading light biennial are being encouraged to plan their travel arrangements ahead of time. Lumiere will light up Durham City and Shildon from Thursday 13 November to Saturday 15 November, with tens of thousands of people expected to enjoy the spectacular thre...
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Miller Homes Supports Road Safety with Hi‑Vis Vest Donation to County Durham School
A Teesside homebuilder is helping to keep children safe this winter by donating high-visibility vests to pupils at Chilton Primary School in County Durham, making sure they’re easily seen during the darker mornings and evenings. Miller Homes, which has developments across Teesside, County Durham a...
Durham Cathedral Museum hits record visitor numbers thanks to rare Magna Cartas
Durham Cathedral Museum has had more than 30,000 visitors during the Magna Carta and the North exhibition, a record since opening its doors in 2016
North East Christmas market makes travel expert's UK 'must visit' list for 2025
Festive treat in iconic North East location among 'Christmas markets you’ll wish you’d visited sooner' according to expert
Tour promoting small businesses and entrepreneurs to stop off in Durham
Durham will host the Small Business Saturday UK roadshow on Tuesday, November 11, spotlighting the city’s independent businesses and entrepreneurs.
Darlington thug dragged ex by hair and threatened to kill her in violent attacks
A man flew into a jealous rage after suspecting a woman with whom he had been in an on/off relationship had seen another man.
Maya’s Law reaches 8,000 signatures in significant milestone for County Durham family
The family of murdered toddler Maya Chappell have raeched 8,000 signatures on the vital Maya’s Law petition.
PCC warns hate crime has a 'devastating ripple effect' as Durham incidents rise
A police chief has warned that hate crimes have a “devastating ripple effect” on County Durham communities following a rise in incidents.
Durham Freemasons join hundreds at National Service of Remembrance
Durham Freemasons joined hundreds from across England and Wales at the National Memorial Arboretum for the Freemasons' National Service of Remembrance.
Salvation Army Urges County Durham to Donate New Toys for Families Facing Christmas Hardship
The Salvation Army is calling on the community in County Durham to share love and hope this Christmas by donating new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal to help give children a Christmas they deserve. Every year Salvation Army churches ask people to donate new toys and gifts for children whose fam...
Explore Your Future: Free Public Sector Careers Fair in Durham This November
A free upcoming event is offering a great starting point for anyone interested in a career in the public sector. The Public Sector Careers Fair 2025 will give attendees the chance to meet teams from Durham County Council and explore the wide variety of roles available across the organisation. Meanwh...
MP's plea to make historic Stockton and Darlington Railway a world heritage site
A regional MP has launched a bid for a historic railway line to become a world heritage site.
‘Timeless charm’: The County Durham market town described as a ‘hidden gem’
The historic market town of Wolsingham has been hailed by visitors as one of County Durham’s 'true hidden gems' on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
Two taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash shut County Durham road with delays
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash closed Framwellgate Peth in Durham near County Hall for over an hour.
RECAP: Framwellgate Peth reopened after crash as paramedics on scene - updates
Police have reopened the B6532 near Durham County Hall after a crash. We will bring you updates as we get them.
New Aldi store opens its doors in County Durham village
The new Aldi store on Mill Road, Langley Moor opened on Thursday, October 30.
'World first' coal dust vinyl record launched in Durham
A 'world first' vinyl record embedded with actual coal dust has been launched at the Pitman's Parliament in Redhills, Durham.
County Durham driver banned after they're caught three times over drink-drive limit
Lisa Turnbull, 55, of Cherrytree Drive, School Aycliffe, appeared before Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 27.